Category : Pets Cats : Pets & Animal

How to Get a Cat to Bond With You

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An owner who just adopted a new cat or kitten will want to start bonding and playing with the animal right away. Many owners do not realize that a new cat can be afraid of its environment, skittish or come from a previously bad place and need time to adjust. The new cat sometimes needs a day or seve

Adoptable Shelter Cat: Boots

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The Adoptable Shelter Cat Gallery was envisioned as a way of getting homeless cats in animal shelters and cat rescues into the public limelight, and helping special shelter cats find loving forever homes. It is a way for me to give back to the cats who have taught me so much about life, courage, com

Cats & Chronic Vomiting

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Vomiting in cats is defined as a forceful ejection of the material that is in the cat's stomach or duodenum, the first section of the small intestine. Vomiting in cats is defined as chronic if it lasts for more than two weeks. While occasional vomiting is typically not a cause for concern, a cat tha

House Train a Cat

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"Training?" you say. Can cats actually be trained? Well, they certainly can. And for most new owners, house training ranks right up there at the top of the list. Cats and kittens are relatively easy to care for. Here are some guidelines for getting your pet to use the litter box every time

How to Catch a Cat in a Live Trap

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Live traps are an effective and humane way to catch cats, according to the Humane Society of the United States. But trapping does have its drawbacks. For example, some cats retrieve the bait without getting caught in the trap. Other cats are suspicious and avoid the trap completely. Additionally, yo

How to Select a Longhaired Manx

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The Manx breed is known for its lack of a tail, but the breed can actually be a "longie" (normal tail), "stumpy" (short tail), "riser" (a bit of cartilage at the base of the spine), or "rumpy" (no tail). The name Manx is said to have come from the Isle of Man, where cat experts believe the tail gene

Why Cats Mark by Urinating

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Cat owners often complain of inappropriate urination. What they may not understand is why their pets relieve themselves at places other then their litter box. Once owners understand the causes of their cats' strange behavior, they will be able to come up with a solution.